Dhawan To Return! PBKS's Probable XI For IPL 2024 Match Vs CSK

Punjab Kings Probable XI Vs CSK (x.com)Punjab Kings Probable XI Vs CSK (x.com)

In Match 49 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Punjab Kings (PBKS) on May 1, 2024, at the Chepauk Stadium. 

CSK has won 5 out of 9 matches, and are currently placed on the fourth position in the points table. On the other hand, Punjab hold 8th position in the points table and has won three matches out of 9 in the fixtures so far. However, PBKS have won only one of their last five matches.

This fixture is vital for both teams to earn two crucial points and solidly their position for the playoffs. Punjab Kings will be high on confidence after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 8 wickets at Eden Gardens in their last fixture. 


Punjab Kings Journey So Far 

After making a good comeback, Jonny Bairstow will be beaming with confidence as he has returned to form for Punjab. On the other hand, Prabhsimran Singh has been in commendable form in developing a good partnership with Bairstow. Meanwhile, captain Shikhar Dhawan is expected to return to his side's Playing XI.

Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma have been in praiseworthy form and the team has been over-dependent on them despite having renowned players like Rilee Rossouw, and Liam Livingstone. 

Rahul Chahar has been underperforming for the team, scalping just three wickets in the tournament. The leg-spinner will be the player to look out for against CSK and the team will expect more contributions from him.

On the bowling front, Harshal Patel has been performing well for the team and he has scalped 14 wickets in 9 matches. He is the highest wicket-taker for the franchise. 

The team lack a solid spin department so it is important for the other bowlers, like Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh to step up for the team and perform well for them.

Harpreet Brar has not been bowling well for the team and in the last match against KKR he had bowled only two overs and conceded 21 runs. He can likely be the player to watch out for against Chennai as the track at MA Chidambaram Stadium might help his bowling style. 


PBKS Probable Playing XI vs CSK 

Punjab Kings: Jonny Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan (C), Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh.

Impact substitutes: Prabhsimran Singh, Rahul Chahar, Rishi Dhawan, Shivam Singh, Vidhwath Kaverappa.